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Las Vegas Sands (MX:LVS)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:LVS Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$10.71
Consensus EPS$13.75
Beat/MissMissed by -$3.03
One Year Ago EPS$14.35

MX:LVS Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$57.28B
Expected Revenue$60.12B
Beat/MissMissed by -$2.84B
YoY Revenue Growth-0.66%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/22/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, July 22, 2026
MX:LVS Upcoming Earnings
Las Vegas Sands's next earnings date is estimated for October 21, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:LVS Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Jul 22, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of strong operational momentum and clear near‑term headwinds. Highlights include robust volume and share gains across Sands China segments, a very strong Marina Bay Sands quarter with high margins, active capital return via repurchases, and concrete renovation/expansion plans. Offsetting these positives were material hold volatility (an unusually low VIP hold), World Cup and seasonal visitation weakness in June, elevated reinvestment as a percent of revenue this quarter, and higher operating expenses that pressured near‑term EBITDA — leaving a gap to the company's $700 million Macau EBITDA objective. Management expressed confidence in long‑term strategy and expects reinvestment/OpEx to be optimized going forward.
Company Guidance
In the Q2 FY2026 call management reiterated its multi‑year reinvestment and product strategy and provided numerous metrics: Marina Bay Sands generated $689M of EBITDA (hold‑adjusted ~$652M) with mass gaming revenue +5% YoY and ~50% EBITDA margin; Sands China (Macau) reported $430M of EBITDA (hold‑adjusted ~$517M) after an exceptionally low VIP rolling hold of 1.35%, with rolling volume +73% YoY, non‑rolling drop +15% YoY, slot/ETG handle +30% YoY (slot revenue +21%), mass GGR +8% YoY vs. market +4% and total GGR +4% vs. market flat (would be +14% on a hold‑adjusted basis), and VIP rolling chip share reached 26%; management reiterated a $700M quarterly EBITDA target for Macau over time, said the MBS expansion remains on track to open early 2031, Venetian room renovations (2,900 rooms) target full reintroduction by Chinese New Year 2028 with ~400 keys out of inventory in Q2 (400–500 keys expected out per quarter into 2027), repurchased $787M of LVS stock and paid a $0.30 quarterly dividend, has repurchased 16.3% of shares over 11 quarters, raised buyback authorization to $6B, holds 74.8% of SCL as of 6/30/2026, noted reinvestment as a percentage of revenue rose this quarter due to mix and lower hold but will be optimized, and expects operating expense growth to moderate in H2 2026.
Marina Bay Sands — Strong EBITDA and Margin
Generated $689 million of EBITDA in the quarter at Marina Bay Sands with roughly a 50% EBITDA margin; mass gaming revenues grew 5% year‑over‑year despite seasonally softer tourism and World Cup headwinds.
Sands China — Volume Growth and Market Share Gains
Sands China showed meaningful volume growth: VIP rolling volume +73% YoY, non‑rolling table drop +15% YoY, slot & ETG handle +30% YoY; mass gross gaming revenue (GGR) +8% YoY (versus the Macau market's 4% mass GGR growth); total GGR +4% YoY while Macau market was flat. VIP rolling chip volume share reached a market leading 26%. May was an all‑time high for SCL monthly mass GGR.
Capital Return and Share Repurchases
Repurchased $787 million of LVS stock in the quarter, paid a recurring quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, and have repurchased 16.3% of outstanding shares over the last 11 quarters; Board increased repurchase authorization to $6.0 billion.
Portfolio Investments and Renovations Underway
Venetian room and suite renovation (2,900 rooms) commenced in March with target completion by Chinese New Year 2028; ~400 rooms out of inventory on average in Q2 (expected 400–500 per quarter through 2027). Londoner and Four Seasons Grand Suites have driven strong patron volume, and an MBS expansion (including a new arena) remains on track for early 2031 (subject to approvals).
Reinvestment Strategy and Operational Investments
Management is optimizing reinvestment levels and has invested in table operating hours, sales/distribution and elevated customer service to capture premium demand; expects operating expense growth to moderate and for reinvestment optimization to improve profitability as revenues grow.

MX:LVS Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 21, 2026
2026 (Q3)
13.62 / -
14.165―
2026 (Q2)
13.75 / 10.71
14.347-25.32% (-3.63)
2026 (Q1)
13.73 / 16.53
10.71554.24% (+5.81)
2025 (Q4)
13.89 / 15.44
9.80757.41% (+5.63)
2025 (Q3)
11.21 / 14.17
7.99177.27% (+6.17)
2025 (Q2)
9.64 / 14.35
9.98843.64% (+4.36)
2025 (Q1)
10.32 / 10.71
13.621-21.33% (-2.91)
2024 (Q4)
10.44 / 9.81
10.352-5.26% (-0.54)
2024 (Q3)
9.68 / 7.99
9.988-20.00% (-2.00)
2024 (Q2)
10.61 / 9.99
8.35419.57% (+1.63)
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